Electrifying Longevity Discovering the Lifespan of Alternators

If you hear your vehicle struggle to start, your alternator may be giving up. So, how long do alternators last? Most mechanics will give you a ... From what I've read, around 120-140K miles. I had mine done before it died, at 125K. The shop said my brushes were down to nubs, and I had maybe ... How long did my Remanufactured alternator last? 7.9K views · 1 year ago ...more. Jay Smart. 119K. Subscribe. 417. Share. Originally Posted by outback1313 My 1992 Accord has 200K miles and is still on original alternator. Go figure! My 2006 Civic has 117k miles ... An alternator is a relatively long-lived part and will generally last for 80,000 to 150,000 miles. It can, however, be damaged by the ... Medium duty vehicles, like F- and E-350s have a heavier duty alternator that should last 200,000 to 250,000 miles, generally speaking. That ... It keeps everything running smoothly, including things like the radio and dashboard lights. If you hear metallic whirring or grinding sounds ... Car alternator problems. Car won't start - alternator. The ... does it will be weaker and won't last as long. It's best to replace ... I think that if I had been the vehicle operator for the past 1.5 years, then the alternator would have reached 330k miles before replacement. You could easily get 400,000km out of a well protected alternators if you replace the brushes in it once. After that, the slip rings windings ...